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What are mascots made of?

Our custom mascot costumes are made from a combination of fabric and foam, with other components (eyes, tongues, buttons) made from vac-formed plastics. We use specialty foam products that range from rigid to very flexible, depending on the application. Our foams are breathable, lightweight, do not trap moisture and therefore discourage the growth of mold and bacteria.

The most common types of foam used are: EVA, Etha, Esther and Reticulated.

The most common fabrics are: faux fur/fleece, antron (muppet) fleece, Bur-fab (Veltex) and poly/cotton twills. Other specialty fabrics are used, depending on the mascot design.

We NEVER use upholstery foam, fiberglass or any compressed paper product in our mascots. These are inferior materials that are either too flimsy, too heavy, too toxic or prone to trapping moisture and bacteria.